Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | GMC Yukon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 116.0 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 202.0 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 79.0 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 76.9 in | -19.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 5365 lb. | -1809 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.1 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 65.3 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 64.4 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 65.2 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 60.6 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.0 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 60.3 ft3 | -46.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -94.7 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2007 GMC Yukon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The standard power seat offers unlimited seating positions. see full GMC Yukon review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats are big, have a good amount of padding, and still provide some side lubar support to help keep you in the seat during hard cornering. see full GMC Yukon review |